Horse Racing News
Rose Hammond lands breakthrough Flemington races win
Rose Hammond realised a career highlight at Flemington on Saturday by guiding Lake Vostok to victory in the RMBL Investments Rising Stars Final (1600m), a race reserved exclusively for apprentice jockeys. Despite being out of contention for the Rising Stars series title, Hammond was laser-focused on capturing the race itself and...
Maher juvenile Without Peer in Rosehill races win
Without Peer lived up to his name at Rosehill on Saturday, storming home from the rear of the field to score a debut win in the Traffic Warden @ Darley Handicap (1200m). Jockey Chad Schofield was impressed by the Ciaron Maher-trained colt’s performance, noting his greenness in the run but raw...
Bootlegger more than a sneaky chance in the SA Sires’ Produce Stakes 2025
Feature race trainer Dan Clarken will saddle up another promising youngster this Saturday, with Bootlegger stepping out in the Group 3 SA Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m). Clarken and co-trainer Oopy McGillivray have already had success with Steel Trap this season and hope to repeat the dose with Bootlegger, a son of...
Joe Pride pair in Winter Challenge rematch
Estadio Mestalla may have delivered a $61 boilover in the Winter Stakes, but stablemate Accredited is tipped to hit back in Saturday’s Listed Winter Challenge (1500m) as the Rosehill track continues to improve. Trainer Joe Pride is pleased with how both gallopers have come through their last-start performances but is confident...
Joe Azzopardi excited by Snow God’s return
Jockey Joe Azzopardi is optimistic heading into Saturday’s Bunbury meeting as he reunites with promising three-year-old Snow God. Trained by Donna Riordan, Snow God made a winning debut back in January, overcoming a wide run and a determined rival to salute at short odds. He was slightly disappointing second-up when fourth behind...
Blinkers bid to sharpen Shamarkand in the Flemington Cup 2025
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott training partnership is hoping a gear switch can help French import Shamarkand turn a corner in Saturday’s Deane Lester Flemington Cup 1849 (2800m) at Flemington. The stayer, who was purchased for approximately $300,000 from The Arc Sale last year, will wear blinkers and a tongue...
Archibalds’ import captures win in a messy Grafton Cup 2025
Don Diego De Vega produced a stunning Australian breakthrough in the Grafton Cup (2350m), navigating a late scratching and a race-turning moment to land Thursday’s feature. Pre-race favourite Bear On The Loose was scratched at the gates after getting his leg over, prompting quick thinking from jockey Zac Lloyd, who adjusted...
Victoria Derby / VRC Oaks spot on the line in 2025 Byerley Handicap
The Victoria Racing Club proudly calls Flemington the home of the staying horse—unsurprising when it stages the iconic Melbourne Cup and the classic new‑season staying test for three‑year‑olds, the Victoria Derby. This Saturday, as the season winds down, Flemington hosts a two‑year‑old race designed to spotlight future stayers: win and you’re...
Miller after elusive success on Bolton Sprint
Veteran trainer Stephen Miller is hoping his luck finally turns when Toropa tackles Saturday’s Listed Bolton Sprint (1200m) at Bunbury, after a stretch of near-misses that would test the patience of any stable. Since May, Miller’s runners have finished in the minor money in eight Group and Listed events: Magnificent Andy...
Gold chases maiden win at Flemington
Gavin Bedggood is looking forward to gaining a clearer insight into Yamashita’s Gold’s potential when the colt lines up in Saturday’s VRC Member Sarah Hart Trophy (1000m) at Flemington. The son of Wootton Bassett is still chasing his maiden win, but Bedggood has shown confidence in the horse’s talent, running him...